Kin - Practically True Stories

"Kin" is a vibrant and heartfelt collection that celebrates Black womanhood, resilience, and resistance, intertwined with the history of America. Through a mix of poetry, plays, oral history, and reportage, it depicts the complex tapestry of family, community, and ancestral roots, echoing themes from Jean Toomer’s classic "Cane." Recognized with a long-listing for the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction, this work honors those who build and sustain homes and identities across generations.